isang editoryal Sa nakalipas na mga buwan, dama ng mga konsyumer ang bigat sa bulsa ng bawat konsumo ng kuryente na pumapatak ng ₱10.70 hanggang ₱19.30 kada kWh. Dala ng matinding init at pabago-bagong panahon, mas lalong napapadalas ang paggamit ng mga de-kuryenteng pampalamig kagaya ng aircon at electric fan na tinatayang nasa ₱14 kada kWh and dagdag sa konsumo. Nitong ikalimang State of the Nations Address (SONA) ni Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Jr., nanawagan siyang amyend

an editorial One cannot help but wonder how easily a stranger can earn a child’s trust online. How does one convince a child that a stranger is a friend? Is it simply a harmless conversation, or is there a deeper intention behind every message? Behind the colorful avatars and playful worlds of online games, these questions remain unanswered, and perhaps, that is what makes them frightening. But would it be enough to simply tell children to be careful? Filipino children enter

by Kent Jessreel Sarmiento, OD Associate Editor ‎ ‎Lines break and lies form, both of which prevent one from making ends meet. ‎ ‎Humans dream and strive, those are some of the signature characteristics that make a person. Though in the road to achieve those dreams, they are often replaced by something else — the need to survive another day. ‎ EIGHTY-FIVE PESOS, some may see it as just the price of a nice snack. But for millions of Filipinos, that is the difference between

by Alex Siegfrid Padilla, OD Senior Columnist I have always wondered what goes through one’s mind to kill. How cold-hearted one must be to resort to that method. Is it ruthlessness or is it just plain desperation? In the absence of due process, I am afraid that these questions will seem impossible to answer. But would it hurt to assume then? The Philippines begins to be riddled with questions but with too few answers. Answers too few, nine years too late. The Drug War Truth

an editorial Recently, the Department of Education (DepEd) urged local government units (LGUs) and barangays to build more daycare centers to help address gaps in early childhood care and development in the country, with only 29% of children ages 3-5 attending daycare. Education is the foundation of society. But can education run without its very foundation? What happens when the walls built come tumbling down? It is undeniable that the Philippines is under a critical learnin

ni Jennah B. Santos, Senior Opinion Staffer Susugal ka ba, sa Pula o sa Puti? Tila nakatahi ang bibig ng pangulo sa nagdaan niyang State of the Nation Address (SONA) nitong Hulyo 27, nagmistulang pipi patungkol sa House Bill No. 8389, o ang ‘Anti-Political Dynasty Bill’ sa kadahilanang hindi umano naihabol ng Senado ang panukala, ayon na rin sa tagapagsalita ng pangulo. Katuwang ang mahigit 150 ‘co-authors,’ isinulong ng mga mambabatas ang panukalang akda, ang House Bill No.

by Alex Siegfrid Padilla, Opinion Editor If only the world had In-Game physics. I grew up with the label ‘iPad kid’ - always glued to a screen playing games. One of those games is ‘Minecraft’. Whenever I boot up a world, I will never forget about making a 2x2 hole on the ground then filling it up with water, this becomes my infinite water source. In life, and even in games, water is a valuable resource. Difference is, water is not infinite in real life, and it definitely is n

by Abbie Christel Esguerra As the scorching sunlight becomes too much to bear, the cacao trees seem to turn lifeless and bare. The undeniable need for rain becomes a desire for all. While the farmers harvest the fruits, it hits their hands like precious gems. But as they examine the fruits closely, they begin to wonder—“Can something so precious survive without what it desires?” The city of Davao has been consistently named as the “Chocolate Capital” of the Philippines. The p

by Abbie Christel Esguerra, OD Junior Staffer As the abaka farmers look at their ₱100 bill on their trembling hands, they are not just looking at an ordinary cash but also the life that was slowly being forgotten. While they stare at it deeply, they cannot help but wonder— “As banknotes change to something more modern, what about those strands of gold left behind?” In the town of Valencia, Negros Oriental, three farmers have long been selling abaka for their daily income. Jun

by Barbara Denisse Gutierrez, OD Staffer When clean, misty air is replaced by the rotten stench of garbage, it is no longer a sanctuary—it is now a dump. When the flourishing greenery highlighting the trees' crowns loses the golden leaves it once harbored, it is no longer a forest—it is now a desert. When the very place you once called home is soiled with the remnants of a "temporary" trash waterfall, it is no longer a home. It is left as something no better than a mountain o

WALONG MAKASAYSAYANG DEKADA, HIGIT PA. Tikatik man ang ulan, hindi nito naparam ang alab ng bawat isang Dominikanong sumaksi sa makasaysayang selebrasyon ng ika-80 na anibersaryo ng St. Dominic Academy of Pulilan, Inc.. Pinakatampok na gawain sa nasabing selebraSyon ang paglalagay ng mga memorabilia sa isang time capsule na inilagak naman sa harap ng imahe ni Sto. Domingo sa quadrangle ng paaralan. Kabilang sa mga nilalaman ng nasabing kapsula ang misyon at bisyon ng SDA, sch

SPECIAL DAY FOR OUR SISTERS. As Dominican Sisters of St. Catherine of Siena celebrate their founding anniversary, last July 28, Tuesday, OP-Siena sisters at SDA were also up for a Dominican surprise - one that is never forgetful and always thankful. Watch here:

BETTER PREPARED, BETTER READY. As Dominicans engaged in yet another earthquake preparedness and school threats drills, their knowledge and readiness for such increases. Though hoping it would not happen, better preparedness is better readiness. Elements from Pulilan PNP, MDRRMO together with SDA's local DRRM group, Students Services Division organized the seminars. Watch here:

GREAT JUMPSTART. Almost two weeks in this new school year, St. Dominic Academy of Pulilan, Inc. celebrated Holy Spirit Mass to seek the Divine Providence this new academic year. NEW SCHOOL YEAR, NEW BLESSINGS. Following the celebration of the Holy Spirit Mass, presider Rev. Msgr. Dario V. Cabral of the Diocesan Shrine and Parish of San Isidro Labrador went on every building, classroom, and office at St. Dominic Academy of Pulilan, Inc. to bless each student, office staff, and

In an energetic, enthusiastic school opening, Dominicans are up for another academic year as St. Dominic Academy of Pulilan, Inc. opens SY. '26-'27. Themed after popular characters from a fast-food chain, Dominicans were into a school-opening party like no other. Part of today's opening party was that for St. Dominic Academy of Pulilan, Inc. personnel asking the Grace of God for a fruitful and successful year ahead. They were also introduced per area during the program. Watch

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by Joshua S. Dela Cruz and Anna Sophia DG. Marasigan FRC's second day of the novena-mass in honor of the Queen of the Holy Rosary...